Fish & Game

[wwm12]

Was out today on a party boat, not normally do that but with the wind HONKING today we decided to get on a big boat. Glad we did! Fishing was pretty good. The crew of the boat were very good. Thank you.

I'm still a bit fuzzy on why a New York Fish & Game boat boarded us but I am GLAD they did! They are doing their job and I applaud them! From what I know there was a summons issued. It's time to see more of F&G on the water.

I know there are going to be replies on this post!

Heard there was another party boat gaffing SHORTS! So I'm guessing that F&G is on the prowl for shorts. Again, I'm glad to see F&G out there!

Let's face it, the bass need our respect! They can't last forever!

[Fishin Dude]

If you were boarded by NY officers, you had to be in NY waters, so they boarded the boat before it "got away", back to the other side of the line. NJ officers usually get the boat when it returns dockside.

[Under-Taker]

Got boarded by NYSDEC on Sandy Hook Reef..
The Rules have changed...they have Authority everywhere, even in Federal waters..

[Blackfish Bobby]

So did we a few weeks ago on the reef. NJ CO's on board the NYC machine. It was my old buddy from the Navesink. Get off a PB in Belmar Monday and there he is again. I am beginning to to worry :eek:

[wwm12]

So did we a few weeks ago on the reef. NJ CO's on board the NYC machine. It was my old buddy from the Navesink. Get off a PB in Belmar Monday and there he is again. I am beginning to to worry :eek:

We were in/ between the channels and on our way to the dock when the boarding happened.

WHY are you worrying ? If you are NOT doing anything wrong...

[Joey Dah Fish]

Very happy to see them out there. Thanks for your service !!!!

[Capt Sal]

Was out today on a party boat, not normally do that but with the wind HONKING today we decided to get on a big boat. Glad we did! Fishing was pretty good. The crew of the boat were very good. Thank you.

I'm still a bit fuzzy on why a New York Fish & Game boat boarded us but I am GLAD they did! They are doing their job and I applaud them! From what I know there was a summons issued. It's time to see more of F&G on the water.

I know there are going to be replies on this post!

Heard there was another party boat gaffing SHORTS! So I'm guessing that F&G is on the prowl for shorts. Again, I'm glad to see F&G out there!

Let's face it, the bass need our respect! They can't last forever!

Rumor or fact that a PB was gaffing shorts.If it is true what is the name.

[Dupes]

Bobby, is this what you're talking about?

[fishguy]

That boat cost a million+. No joke.
Super fast all welded aluminum rocket ship that burned a big load of fuel just going back to NY. 3 NYDEC officers plus the NJ Fish and Game guys that wrote a ticket for a slot fish that apparently was legally landed but technically illegal because the tag was not attached to it, so I've heard.
The law is the law and we all must obey it or pay the consequences but this whole deal begs the question: is this the best way to spend tax payer dollars? Would this military grade vessel with top notch everything be better used to counter drug trafficking or terrorism than an errant slot fish? Is this vessel out in the often dangerous and miserable conditions offshore monitoring the activities of the commercial draggers and doing random spot checks with the same tea totaling counts as today? (I suspect not.)
The math doesn't add up to me.

[Irish Jigger]

They boarded numerous boats in the Reach today that were mostly jigging. Didn't see them board a trolling vessel or a party boat!!

[jerseyhunter]

There out there and that's what counts. Puts them a little closer should an emergency arise. Obey all the safety and fishing rules and there's no worries. I heard about the untagged fish, guess the guy didn't want to use it again at a latter date or didn't want to wait for another one to arrive. Who knows .

[Reel Class]

FYI - I was boarded by the NYDEC 3 summers ago way out in the monster ledge area ling and cod fishing LOL -- the guys were great they got on they checked our fish, we bsed and they left - we had so many ling the one guy asked if he could have a couple for dinner and for a "new guy" fish ID class so we obliged since they were such good dudes.

They basically told me they were out on a federal assigment that day so they decided to take a little ride from Jones Inlet (!!!) and ran to where they saw the most boats offshore on the radar.

As long as they are respectful of the public and have no chip on their shoulder I have no issue; they have a job to do - I'm the son, nephew, and friend of former and current people in law enforcement and appreciate their work - it's the guys that have a true agenda that ruin it for all.

[wwm12]

I did not hear the name of the boat, it is out of Belmar( I think)

As far as that NY F& G boat costing taxpayers a million plus, they ARE out everyday keeping us safe. I would rather see money spent that way then to see Air Force 1 flying around at $150,000 an hour!!

[Blind Squirrel]

Heard there was another party boat gaffing SHORTS!
I know of two sponsor PBs that don't even have nets aboard and gaff & release stripers all the time. A post here about one of them disappeared very quickly a few days ago.:mad:

[Take a kid fishing]

Was on the same party boat that was boarded from the original post. The boarding party was from NJ on a NY boat. The warden told us they are working together.

The crew of that party boat is great and the captain is the best on the water. Just have your tags ready to mark short fish.

[seazu]

:D:D:D:D thats all im going to say